The catch
Ooni Koda 2
On the published figures, it is 5.27 lb heavier.
Side by side
Ooni Koda 2 vs Solo Stove Pi Prime: Pi Prime trades size for easier carrying, Koda fits fourteen-inch pizza
Quick verdict
Koda 2 is the choice when a 14-inch pizza is a genuine requirement, or when its selected peel-and-cover bundle fills gaps in your equipment. Pi Prime is the choice for 12-inch propane pizza in a 30-pound body. Each is an outdoor gas oven, and Ooni's recovery claims measured against Koda 12 do not show any recovery advantage over Pi Prime.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
One bigger pizza for sharing
Using the square of the diameter ratio, a 14-inch round pizza has about 36.1% more nominal surface area than a 12-inch round pizza. Koda 2 is the one rated for that larger size. Pi Prime still suits a household that makes individual 12-inch pizzas, and a larger pizza does not guarantee a proportionally larger number of servings.
Where this comes from
The calculation is 14 squared divided by 12 squared, minus one. Dough thickness, toppings and appetite stay outside it, which means it makes no serving or throughput claim.
The catch
Solo Stove Pi Prime
Its pizza rating stops at 12 inches.
Ooni Koda 2
- Why pick it
- Being able to bake a 14-inch pizza is something you want.
- The 12-inch peel and carry cover in the selected bundle are things you need.
- The catch
- On the published figures, it is 5.27 lb heavier.
Solo Stove Pi Prime
- Why pick it
- Your usual pizza is 12-inch, and the documented 30-pound body is your preference.
- Suitable launch tools are already yours, and you want a propane-only oven.
- The catch
- Its pizza rating stops at 12 inches.
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What this page compares
The Koda 2 Essentials bundle and Pi Prime are compared on 14-inch versus 12-inch pizza, included tools and realistic carrying trade-offs.
This one comes down to rated pizza size and fuel first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Need a rating for 14-inch pizza
Pi Prime is rated for 12 inches, and Koda 2 supports that diameter.
- Ooni Koda 2
- Better fit
- Solo Stove Pi Prime
- Not suitable
Relocate the cooled oven often
Pi Prime's published body weight is lower, though how well it suits carrying still varies by person.
- Ooni Koda 2
- Good
- Solo Stove Pi Prime
- Better fit
Want the chosen bundle to include a peel and a carry cover
Both are part of the selected Koda Essentials listing.
- Ooni Koda 2
- Better fit
- Solo Stove Pi Prime
- Depends
Want evidence that one recovers faster than the other
Pi Prime is not tested in Ooni's Koda 12 comparison.
- Ooni Koda 2
- Caution
- Solo Stove Pi Prime
- Caution
In practice
Differences you will notice
One bigger pizza for sharing
Using the square of the diameter ratio, a 14-inch round pizza has about 36.1% more nominal surface area than a 12-inch round pizza. Koda 2 is the one rated for that larger size. Pi Prime still suits a household that makes individual 12-inch pizzas, and a larger pizza does not guarantee a proportionally larger number of servings.
How we worked this out
The calculation is 14 squared divided by 12 squared, minus one. Dough thickness, toppings and appetite stay outside it, which means it makes no serving or throughput claim.
Bringing the oven out of storage every time you use it
Koda 2 is 35.27 lb, and Pi Prime's stated 30-pound weight is 5.27 lb below that. If the oven is moved often after cooling, that can matter, but Koda's selected bundle includes a carry cover that may suit storage. Neither weight counts a propane cylinder, and neither proves that a particular person can carry it comfortably.
How we worked this out
Published oven weights are what the subtraction compares. Look at handles, packed shape, route and table height separately, and follow the instructions for disconnecting fuel and cooling down.
A suitable launch tool is still needed for the larger oven
Although the oven is rated for 14-inch pizza, the chosen Koda 2 Essentials bundle comes with a 12-inch peel. If you are buying so you can regularly make a full 14-inch pizza, confirm that you have a suitable launch tool and do not assume the bundle's peel matches the maximum diameter.
How we worked this out
The exact bundle contents and the oven capacity are the basis for this conclusion. Pi Prime's package needs a separate peel check too, which means tool planning matters for both.
Option A
Ooni, 14-inch propane oven essentials bundle
Koda 2
Ooni's newer tapered flame and a thicker stone give this compact gas oven faster recovery between 14-inch pizzas.
- Best for
- Being able to bake a 14-inch pizza is something you want.
Facts we checked
- Rated pizza size goes up to 14 inches
- Fuel: Propane
- Published body weight is 35.27 lb
- Selected accessories are a 12-inch peel and a Koda 2 carry cover in the Essentials bundle
Option B
Solo Stove, 12-inch propane oven, stainless steel
Pi Prime
New cooks can find the useful heat zone fast on this simple propane oven, thanks to its wide mouth, two-piece stone and clearly marked heat dial.
- Best for
- Your usual pizza is 12-inch, and the documented 30-pound body is your preference.
Facts we checked
- Rated pizza size goes up to 12 inches
- Fuel is propane only
- Published body weight is 30 lb
- Selected accessories: an oven package that lists no peel
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Ooni Koda 2 | Solo Stove Pi Prime | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rated pizza size | Up to 14 inches | Up to 12 inches | Koda takes a larger diameter, provided the tool and recipe match. |
| Fuel | Propane | Propane only | An appropriate outdoor gas setup is needed for either. |
| Published body weight | 35.27 lb | 30 lb | By the published figures, Pi Prime weighs 5.27 lb less. |
| Selected accessories | 12-inch peel and Koda 2 carry cover in Essentials bundle | Oven package without a listed peel | Having the peel included with Koda does not make it a 14-inch peel. |
| Stone | 15 mm cordierite | Two-piece cordierite | The stones are built differently, and there is no measured recovery comparison. |
| Published high heat | Up to 950°F | Up to 900°F in current guidance | Maximum claims cannot tell you the bake time for every recipe. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Ooni Koda 2
- Whether its included 12-inch peel works for full-size 14-inch recipes needs a separate check.
With Solo Stove Pi Prime
- The peel in the Koda bundle is not listed in its selected package.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You regularly need to make a 14-inch pizza
Go with Ooni Koda 2. The larger rated diameter comes from Koda 2.
Twelve inches is plenty, and a lighter body matters to you
Go with Solo Stove Pi Prime. Pi Prime has the lighter published weight.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick Koda 2 if a 14-inch pizza is a real requirement or its selected peel-and-cover bundle fills gaps in what you own. Pick Pi Prime for 12-inch propane pizza and a 30-pound body. Both are outdoor gas ovens, and Ooni's recovery claims against Koda 12 give no proof of a recovery advantage over Pi Prime.
Ask whether fourteen inches makes a difference at dinner
The extra diameter on Koda 2 counts when your normal recipe is a larger pizza to share. It may count for little if everyone picks separate toppings on a 12-inch base. The area calculation describes the dough's footprint, whereas the actual meal depends on thickness, toppings and how the pizzas are served.
Take the bundle line at its word
A 12-inch peel and a carry cover come with the Koda listing. They are useful additions, but they do not prove that the included tool handles every 14-inch launch. Likewise, compare Pi Prime with the tools you already have or plan to add.
Leave the recovery claim in the comparison it came from
Ooni's published improvement is measured against its older Koda 12, not head to head against Pi Prime. For this pair, the credible differences are pizza diameter, listed weight, package and stone design, and no advantage in back-to-back cooking should be invented.
What this page can’t tell you
- No matched testing of recovery, fuel consumption or pizza quality is cited.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the pizza ovens we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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